Shop fox Model H5698 Instruction Manual

Shop fox Model H5698 Instruction Manual

16" scroll saw

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MODEL W1713
16" Scroll Saw

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Phone: 1-360-734-3482 • On-Line Technical Support: tech-support@woodstockint.com
COPYRIGHT © AUGUST, 2003 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT
THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Printed in China

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    MODEL W1713 16" Scroll Saw INSTRUCTION MANUAL Phone: 1-360-734-3482 • On-Line Technical Support: tech-support@woodstockint.com COPYRIGHT © AUGUST, 2003 BY WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC. WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
  • Page 2 WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grind- ing, drilling, and other construction activities con- tains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints. •...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION ...2 About Your New Scroll Saw ...2 Woodstock Service And Support ...2 Warranty And Returns...3 Specifications ...3 SAFETY ...4 Standard Safety Instructions ...4 Know Your Machine ...6 Safety Instructions for Your Scroll Saw...7 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS ...8 110V Operation...8 Extension Cords ...8 Grounding ...8...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    ® Your new SHOP FOX Model W1713 16" Scroll Saw is specially designed to provide many years of trou- ble-free service. Close attention to engineering detail, ruggedly built parts, and a rigid quality control program assure safe and reliable operation.
  • Page 5: Warranty And Returns

    Warranty And Returns Woodstock International, Inc. warrants all manship and materials for a period of 2 years from the date of original purchase by the original owner. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or acci- dents, lack of maintenance, or to repairs or alterations made or specifically authorized by anyone other than Woodstock International, Inc.
  • Page 6: Safety

    READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW WILL RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 7 12. DO NOT force tool. The machine will do a safer and better job at the rate for which it was designed. 13. Use correct tool. DO NOT force machine or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed. 14.
  • Page 8: Know Your Machine

    Know Your Machine An important part of safety is knowing your machine and its components. Please take the time to learn the items shown in the pictures below. The letters in the picture correspond to the following descrip- tions in the list. A.
  • Page 9: Safety Instructions For Your Scroll Saw

    SAW SAFETY BEGINS WITH YOUR LUMBER. Inspect your workpiece carefully before you feed it into the saw. If you have any doubts about the stability or structural integrity of your workpiece, DO NOT SAW IT! AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSITIONS where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the blade.
  • Page 10: Electrical Requirements

    ® plied with the SHOP FOX saw has a three prong plug for grounded outlets. See Figure 1. If your power receptacle does not have a ground pin hole, have the receptacle replaced by a qualified electrician, or have an appropriate adapter installed and grounded properly.
  • Page 11: Assembly

    Layout and inventory the package contents list- ed below and familiarize, yourself with the com- ponents shown in Figure 8 to ease assembly. Item 1. Scroll Saw Unit ...1 2. 4mm Allen Wrench ...1 3. 3mm T-Handle Allen Wrench ...1 4. Saw Blades ...2 5.
  • Page 12: Shop Preparation

    Remove the waxy oil with a solvent based degreaser before you use the scroll saw. Always follow all usage and safety instructions of the product that you are using.
  • Page 13: Mounting Scroll Saw

    Because workbench table thickness can vary, fasteners have not been supplied. • Temporary mounting can be accomplished by securing the base of the scroll saw to a piece of ⁄ " plywood that measures at least 21" x 14". The scroll saw/plywood assembly can then be temporarily clamped to a work- bench or other suitable working surface.
  • Page 14: Installing Pin-End Blades

    1. UNPLUG THE SCROLL SAW! 2. Turn the tension adjustment knob counter- clockwise to decrease the tension. 3. Remove the throat plate and slide the saw blade down through the table insert hole so the teeth face forward and down.
  • Page 15: Installing Pain-End Blades

    Using plain end blades requires the use of blade adapters. The blade adapters attach to each end of the saw blade, allowing plain end blade to be installed on the upper and lower blade holders. To install a plain end blade, do these steps: 1.
  • Page 16: Adjustments

    UNPLUG the power cord before you do any assem- bly or adjustment tasks! Otherwise, serious per- sonal injury to you or oth- ers may occur! Screw For Blower Figure 8. Upper saw adjustments. -14- Drop Foot Lock Knob Adjustment...
  • Page 17: Scale Calibration

    Having too little tension on the blade is safer than having too much.
  • Page 18: Operations

    2. Turn the variable speed/power knob clock- wise to turn the scroll saw ON. 3. Once the scroll saw is running, listen for any unusual noises. The machine should run smoothly with little or no vibrations.
  • Page 19: Blade Information

    Blade Information Important issues regarding blade perfor- mance: • Scroll saw blades wear out and must be replaced frequently. Typically a blade will stay sharp anywhere from depending on how the blade is used and what type of material is being cut.
  • Page 20: Standard Scroll Cutting

    6. Adjust the drop foot onto the surface of the workpiece. 7. Plug the scroll saw in and perform the cut- ting operation. 8. When the cutting operation is complete, unplug the scroll saw and remove the saw blade.
  • Page 21: Maintenance

    The arm bearings (Figure 12) on each side of the scroll saw need to be lubricated after every 6-10 hours of use. Unplug the saw, lay it on its side, and apply a generous amount of SAE 20 oil. Let stand overnight.
  • Page 22 The following pages contain parts diagrams/lists and a warranty card for your SHOP FOX W1713. If you need parts or help in assembling your machine, or if you need operational informa- tion, we encourage you to call our Service Department. Our trained service technicians will be glad to help you.
  • Page 23: Parts

    Parts -21-...
  • Page 24 PART # DESCRIPTION X1713001 TABLE X1713002 TABLE INSERT X1713003 TABLE PIVOT BRACKET XPSB48M CAP SCREW M6-1 X 35 XPW03M FLAT WASHER 6MM XPS09M PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 10 XPLW01M LOCK WASHER 5MM X1713008 TABLE PEDESTAL XPB07M HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 25 XPLW04M LOCK WASHER 8MM XPS65M...
  • Page 25: Warranty Card

    ___Mortiser ___Other__________________________________________________ Which benchtop tools do you own? Check all that apply. ___1" x 42" Belt Sander ___5" - 8" Drill Press ___8" Table Saw ___8" - 10" Bandsaw ___Disc/Belt Sander ___Mini Scroll saw ___Other__________________________________________________ Which portable/hand held power tools do you own? Check all that apply.
  • Page 26 FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE WOODSTOCK INTERNATIONAL, INC. P.O. BOX 2309 BELLINGHAM, WA 98227-2309 TAPE ALONG EDGES--PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE Place Stamp Here...

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